Former President Donald Trump's conviction in his historic trial in New York City is thrusting his 2024 election rematch with President Biden into unchartered grounds. Trump, who was the first former or current president to stand trial in a criminal case, has now become the first major party nominee to …...Read More
2024 Wildcard: Trump criminal trial verdict throws 2024 presidential election into unchartered waters
NY v Trump: Jury reaches a verdict in former president's historic criminal trial
The jury in New York v. Trump found former President Trump guilty of charges brought against him by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg charged former President Donald Trump with 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. Trump pleaded not guilty to all …...Read More
US Women's Open golfer strikes bird during tee shot in bizarre 1st-round scene
Hitting birdie putts is what every U.S. Women's Open golfer is trying to do this week, but Isi Gabsa had a different experience with a birdie on the 12th hole during her first round from Lancester Country Club. Gabsa teed up on the par-3 12th hole hoping to get in …...Read More
Biden is said to be finalizing plans for migrant limits as part of a US-Mexico border clampdown
The White House is finalizing plans for a U.S.-Mexico border clampdown that would shut off asylum requests and automatically deny entrance to migrants once the number of people encountered by American border officials exceeded a new daily threshold, with President Joe Biden expected to sign an executive order as early …...Read More
Kenyan president Ruto defends cost of private jet for US trip while calling for prudent spending
Kenyan President William Ruto said Thursday the cost of hiring a private jet for his state visit to the U.S. last week was $76,000 as opposed to the $1.2 million reported by Kenyan media outlets. Ruto said some friends offered him a cheaper jet after he made inquiries and offered …...Read More
Tens of billions of dollars in gold flows illegally out of Africa each year, a new report says
Billons of dollars in gold is smuggled out of Africa each year and most of it ends up in the United Arab Emirates, where it is refined and sold to customers around the world, according to a report published Thursday. Over $30 billion worth of gold, or more than 435 …...Read More
Jury reaches verdict in NY v. Trump trial
The New York jury empaneled in the NY v. Trump case has reached a verdict. The jury will soon enter the courtroom and announce what it has decided.Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg charged former President Donald Trump with 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. Trump pleaded …...Read More
Intruder with engraved knife reading, 'Hail Satan,' shot by Texas homeowner: police
A Thrall, Texas man wielding a "Hail Satan" engraved knife, allegedly broke into a home before being shot by the homeowner on Monday night, according to police. The Taylor Police Department said 23-year-old Austin Sumpter was arrested and charged with burglarizing a residence with the intent of committing a felony. …...Read More
Ohio AG ordered to stop blocking proposed qualified immunity ban
Federal judges ordered Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to stop blocking a measure that asks voters to ban qualified immunity for police and other government employees, but he plans to appeal, he said Thursday. Yost said he'd seek a review by the full U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in …...Read More
Republican mega-donor to bankroll pro-Trump super PAC in 2024 rematch with Biden
Former President Donald Trump is getting a major assist from a top Republican mega-donor as he works to close his fundraising deficit with President Biden in their 2024 election rematch. Multi-billionaire Miriam Adelson, the controlling shareholder of the Las Vegas Sands gambling empire, plans to bankroll a pro-Trump super PAC …...Read More
